On defense, same too. Jim Noel is not hurt (he is still starting). Conor O'Neal is not hurt any longer (was he out?). Dillon Quinnis still MIA. KPL remains hurt. Looks like Taj Kimble may be hurt too. (not listed as second punt returner)

Wow, looking at the 2-deep, it really hits you how young this team is. Only 1 senior starter on each unit plus Quigley. They should be good in a couple years, especially if a miracle occurs and they get a decent coach.

Holloway and Edebali will be starters or heavy contributors for their 3rd year. That's pretty good experience. They could be beaten out or really pushed by Abdesmad and Mihalik.

Think about that. If the two young DE's develop, get stronger and learn better technique, etc - BC will finally have 2 huge defensive ends - instead of our usual 6'2" or 6'3", 250 pounds; we'll have 6'6" 270 and 6'8" maybe 260 (by next season). This will give the coaches some good options. I know that Albright was 6'5", but most of our DE's were/are shorter since Kiwi.

If Ramsey comes back healthy, we'll have a pretty good interior group as well, with some depth. Fresh legs on the DL are always good.

Appiah should only get better and if Ricci can develop - these guys can team with O'Neal, Quinn, Rudolph and/or Bryan Murrayto be pretty darned good. Obviously they need to be super dedicated and develop their potential, but the possibility is there to stuff the middle - and get pressure on the QB.

Freshman Kieran Borcich might turn out to be pretty tough as well (even though his parents are doctors :-)ha ha, and he'll put on some beef. Let's not forget Connor Wujciak; don't know much about Matt Murphy.

BJK -- the BC recruiting class looks pretty similar to previous years, albeit a tad smaller given how big the classes were in 2010 (21 commits) and 2011 (23 commits). so far BC has 14 commits, and most are in the normal range of rating by the recruiting services (mostly 2-3 star guys).

we should get some much needed help on the o-line with frank grant (only 4-star commit; 6'3 285 offensive guard from PA described as a "dominant run blocker" but has played tackle in HS), win homer (3 stars, 6'5 250 who figures to be a tackle), and jim cashman (3 stars, 6'6 270). also, sam grant (6'5, 230 TE) is described as more of a run blocker than a receiver, while dan crimmins (3 stars, 6'5, 215) is more of a receiving TE. three linebackers, two wide receivers, a running back, a safety, and a handful of other guys. you can never tell with the recruiting ratings but hopefully we get a few players.

if grant is really a mauler we should start him next year and return to a ground and pound running game with finch and kimble.

Unfortunately, you have to be "blind and deaf" not to see what is shaping up. The claims are being made that BC has a young team that is starting to jell. Brian Kelly got in all kinds of hot water for making the same claim. These players belong to Spaziani and he deserves a chance to win with the environment that he is creating. I believe that the administration is already buying into that logic and the "Frank" man will be back on the sidelines next year. That will be year four of a five year contract plus the two year extension. Sad but true!

On the D-Line Matt Murphy is a 6'4" End who is the fastest lineman on the roster. Runs with the backers in practice. Only played two years of high school ball but has the athleticism to disrupt the backfield. With some added weigh could be another piece for the next few years.

Jimmy, you are a genuine jerk. You know nothing but decide to deride a hard working player who his fellow players trust enough to make captain. Richman was ruled by the team docs from playing because of a concussion from practise. My daughter is a student now and knows him. I wondered too what was going on but did not bother to insult him and the team with such nasty drivel until I was able to get the real story not just silly gossip..